Custom Scope • No Guesswork

Need a stunning website? Professional design & development starting at $45/hour.

For new websites, focused updates, troubleshooting, consultations, and phased improvements. For larger websites, custom applications, and database-driven projects, I provide guaranteed customized quotes after reviewing the scope, priorities, and technical requirements.

  • Transparent hourly help for smaller tasks
  • Customized quotes for larger projects
  • Clear scope before production work begins
30+ Years

Professional experience spanning freelance, agency, and in-house web development.

1996-Present

Continuous practical work delivering websites, web apps, database systems, and long-term client support.

Full-Stack

Front-end, back-end, database, SEO, hosting, and implementation strategy in one workflow.

Agency-Tested

Hands-on experience supporting agencies, business clients, and production web environments.

Web Design & UX

Responsive, conversion-focused layouts built to communicate value clearly and perform across all devices.

Custom Development

PHP, MySQL, and LAMP stack solutions tailored to real business workflows, data needs, and long-term growth.

SEO & Technical Structure

Search-friendly architecture, metadata strategy, performance improvements, and clean semantic markup.

Maintenance & Support

Reliable updates, troubleshooting, hosting guidance, and long-term technical partnership after launch.

Why Businesses Hire Me

I started as a web designer and front-end programmer, was formally trained as a back-end developer working with Classic ASP and MS SQL, then expanded into ColdFusion, MySQL, C#, .NET, and ASP.NET, all while focusing on modern LAMP stack development. Subsequently, I gained practical depth across both legacy and modern web systems.

Core Competencies

  • Full-Stack Web Development
  • 30+ years building websites and custom web applications across multiple technology generations
  • Modern front-end development using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, and jQuery
  • Database Engineering
  • Database design, normalization, maintenance, and optimization using MySQL and MS SQL
  • Practical experience aligning data structure with real application needs
  • System Architecture
  • End-to-end solution planning from concept and scope through launch and maintenance
  • Secure, scalable application development with business-focused implementation
  • UI / UX & Front-End Execution
  • Conversion-aware visual design backed by hands-on implementation
  • Accessible, semantic, and mobile-conscious development practices
  • Client & Project Leadership
  • Requirements gathering, proposal writing, quoting, and project management
  • Direct collaboration with clients, agencies, and remote team members
  • Technology Evolution
  • Classic ASP & MS SQL → ColdFusion & MySQL → PHP & LAMP stack
  • Legacy system understanding combined with modern development standards

Selected Work History

The roles below show where I applied my skills professionally. Repeated capabilities such as full-stack development, database design, and client-facing execution have been grouped above so the timeline stays focused on context, environment, and contribution.

SEOChorus Web Design

Project Manager • Full-Stack Web Developer
1996 – Present
  • Delivered full-cycle website and web application development for business clients across multiple industries
  • Built and maintained custom PHP/MySQL and LAMP-based systems, while also supporting legacy technologies when required
  • Managed discovery, quoting, client communication, and long-term digital strategy execution

Relish New Brand Experience

Full-Stack Web Developer
2022 – 2023
  • Developed modern websites using WordPress, Kadence blocks, LAMP tooling, and JavaScript-based workflows
  • Collaborated remotely with development team members in active production environments

Glacier FarmMedia

Full-Stack Web Developer
2014 – 2015
  • Maintained and modernized ColdFusion and MS SQL-based websites and publishing systems
  • Converted legacy layouts into responsive HTML5/CSS3 front-end structures and resolved tracked production issues

Tom Powell Design Studio

Full-Stack Web Developer
2013 – 2014
  • Configured and extended WordPress themes and plugins for agency clients
  • Built custom website templates using PHP, HTML, CSS, and jQuery, while supporting hosting and DNS-related implementation work

Web Wizards Inc.

Full-Stack Web Developer
2011 – 2012
  • Programmed ColdFusion functionality for web applications and online stores
  • Worked with remote team members to support ongoing client delivery

Mars Hill Group (closed)

Full-Stack Web Developer
2004 – 2008
  • Developed websites and web applications using ColdFusion, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and MS SQL
  • Integrated e-commerce and payment services including Moneris, Beanstream, and PayPal
  • Supported design production using Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Flash-era workflows

Education

My formal education strengthened my back-end and programming foundation, while decades of practical work expanded that base into full-stack web delivery, database development, and business-focused implementation.

Robertson College

Full-Stack Web Developer Diploma
Completed 2021 • Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • 96% average across Java, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript studies

CDI College

Programmer Analyst / Web Developer Diploma
Completed 2002 • Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • 88% average across HTML, CSS, ASP, ADO, VB6, VBScript, and SQL Server coursework
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About My Web Design and Development Services

If you are evaluating a developer for a business website, custom web application, or database-driven project, these answers cover the most common questions about my background, services, and technical focus.

Who is Sean Roberts?

Sean Roberts is a Winnipeg web designer and full-stack developer with more than 30 years of practical experience building websites, custom web applications, and database-driven business solutions.

What types of web development services do you provide?

I provide full-stack web development, responsive front-end development, PHP and MySQL programming, database design, SEO-conscious website development, and custom business web application development.

How much do you charge for web design and development?

I charge $45 CAD/hour for focused web design, development, troubleshooting, and support. Larger websites, custom applications, and database-driven projects receive guaranteed customized quotes after scope review.

Do you work with both front-end and back-end technologies?

Yes. I work across both front-end and back-end development, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, and LAMP-based application architecture.

Are you based in Winnipeg, Manitoba?

Yes. I am based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and provide website and web application development services for local businesses as well as remote clients.

Can you help with custom web applications and databases?

Yes. I develop custom web applications and database-driven systems designed for real business use, including secure functionality, scalable architecture, and practical long-term maintainability.

Lets Talk Today!
1-204-899-7142

Need a Website, Custom Web Application, or a Stronger Technical Partner?

If you need a business website, a custom PHP/MySQL solution, or a developer who understands both design and systems, I can help. I offer practical guidance, clear quotes, and direct communication.

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